Question

Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

• A. LPG, Petrol, CNG
• B. Diesel, Electricity
• C. Wood, Dung Cakes, Coal and Kerosene
• D. All Of These

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All Of These

Explanation for the correct option

D. All Of These

• The sources are energy can be of two types: conventional and non-conventional sources.
• Conventional sources of energy: They are present in limited amounts in nature and they all are non-renewable sources. It means once used up, they cannot be replenished.
• Example of Conventional sources of energy: Fossil fuels (petrol, coal, diesel), CNG, LPG, wood, Dung cakes, electricity.
• Non-Conventional Sources of energy: They are present in abundance in nature and they all are renewable sources.
• Example of N0n-Conventional sources of energy: Solar energy, wind energy, tidal energy, hydro energy.

The explanation of incorrect options:

A. LPG, Petrol, and CNG are all conventional sources of energy.

B Diesel and electricity are also conventional sources of energy.

C. Wood, Dung Cakes, Coal, and Kerosene are all conventional sources of energy.

Hence, the correct option is D.